Chamber Members Have Opportunity to reduce energy costs

PORTSMOUTH — Usource, a provider of energy management, monitoring, and procurement services is offering Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce members the opportunity to lower their energy supply costs through its Business and Industry Association (BIA) Energy Buying Group powered by Usource.The BIA Energy Buying Group powered by Usource aggregates Chamber members into large purchasing groups, giving participating businesses access to low energy prices that were previously only available to much bigger energy users. Now, more than 450 members of the Lakes Region Chamber will be able to lower their energy costs by up to 15 percent through this group purchase opportunity."Rising energy costs are a concern for many of our members," said Karmen Gifford, executive director of the Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce. "The Chamber is pleased to bring the BIA Energy Buying Group powered by Usource to the Lakes Region Chamber membership and to offer a practical solution to help members address one of the high costs of doing business in New Hampshire—electricity."Located in Portsmouth, Usource works with customers in 18 states to provide custom energy management and procurement services. By leveraging proprietary technology combined with deep market expertise, Usource is able to secure the best pricing for a wide range of industrial and institutional customers. Usource has authority in the marketplace because of its transparent process, the large volume it brings to suppliers, and the efficiencies it offers that allow suppliers to provide their lowest price. Usource currently works with numerous businesses in New Hampshire, including NH Ball Bearing, Lindt & Sprungli, Hitachi Cable, and Amphenol.